The Premier League title is far from sewn up and with a handful of games left, the run-in towards the end of the season looks an enticing one for the neutrals. For those of an Arsenal and Manchester City persuasion, it will perhaps be a gut-wrenching watch as each twist and turn changes the complexion of the race to lift the trophy at the end of May.
The latest change in direction in the battle came as the Gunners suffered back-to-back draws after taking a 2-0 lead in both ties against Liverpool and West Ham. That's seen the north London outfit have their eight-point lead at the top of the table reduced to just four as City have a game in hand and a huge head-to-head next week.
"Very confident," Mikel Arteta said on his side's chances against Southampton on Friday. "Twists and turns are part of everything that you do, especially in football. It’s not always going to be a linear progression. You have to know that and you have to be prepared for that. The way the team reacted was incredibly positive and we want to see that tomorrow night when we get onto that field."
